Mackay City Begin your adventure with exploration and breakfast in the vibrant city of Mackay. Beside the blue Pioneer River, Mackay is a great destination to refuel and experience regional culture before your journey. Northern Beaches A 20 minute drive from Mackay's city centre, each community in the Northern Beaches area is distinctively different. Dolphin Heads boasts a fantastic resort with ocean views and a poolside restaurant. Eimeo Beach is a popular destination for swimming and is patrolled during the summer months and school holidays. It is home to the heritage-listed Mango Avenue. TIP: Enjoy lunch with a 'million dollar view' at the Eimeo Pacific Hotel. Drive: Mackay to Cape Hillsborough. TIP: Stop at The Leap to browse gemstones and learn about the history of Kowaha at the Leap Hotel. Keep an eye out for fresh fruit stalls along your journey, then stop at the Old Station Tea House for tea and scones. Settle in for the evening at the Nature Tourist Park at Cape Hillsborough and enjoy the serenity.